Peningkatan Pemahaman Hukum Masyarakat Tentang Dispensasi Kawin Guna Menjamin Perlindungan Hukum Bagi Anak

Abstract

Based on the data from the National Socio-Economic Survey (SUSENAS) 2023 released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), there are 221 teenagers who married under the age of 19 in West Aceh Regency, ranking fourth highest in Aceh. Article 7 of Law Number 16 of 2019 concerning Amendments to Law Number 1 of 1974 on Marriage stipulates that marriage is only permitted if the man and woman have reached the age of 19 (nineteen) years, but in the event of deviations from this age provision, the parents of both parties can request a dispensation from the court for very urgent reasons. Steps that can be taken include providing education related to this issue, empowerment, cooperation with community leaders and the government, and supervision and law enforcement. Legal understanding was conducted in Ujong Tanoh Darat Village, West Aceh Regency. The goal is to provide knowledge and understanding to the community, especially teenagers in the village, regarding the consequences and prevention of underage marriages. The outreach method was conducted in the form of lectures and Q&A sessions. Participants understand and know the impact of early marriage and how to prevent early marriage in the Ujong Tanoh Darat community, West Aceh Regency.

Keywords: Legal Understanding, Marriage Dispensation, Child Protection